depends on what you are optimizing for. You might be optimizing for the ability to write the most righteously perfect software, down to the number of registers

depends on what you are optimizing for. You might be optimizing for the ability to write the most righteously perfect software, down to the number of registers and getting every ounce out of the bare metal. Or you might optimize for getting more people involved in programming as it is a truly transformative skill that empowers and enlightens. I know which one I would prioritize and which one is probably premature.